Stephen Crossley
About Stephen Crossley
Stephen Crossley is a Senior Account Manager at ECS, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and managed services. He has held various roles in sales and account management across multiple companies, including F5 Networks and IOActive, and has expertise in IT modernization and security operations.
Current Role at ECS
Stephen Crossley serves as a Senior Account Manager at ECS, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on the Western US market, leveraging his extensive experience in account management and client engagement. His responsibilities include developing client relationships and delivering tailored solutions to meet their needs.
Professional Experience
Stephen Crossley has a diverse background in account management and sales across various technology companies. He worked at F5 Networks, Inc. as a Territory Account Manager from 2008 to 2009, and at System Management Arts Inc as a Regional Account Executive from 1999 to 2000. His tenure at Netsurion as Regional Sales Director spanned from 2018 to 2019, and he was a Business Development Manager at IOActive, Inc. from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, he held positions at FusionStorm, Novacoast, and Elron Software, contributing to his broad expertise in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Crossley studied at California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts & Sciences. His educational background complements his professional expertise in managed services, security operations center (SOC) monitoring, and threat analysis. He is knowledgeable in managed detection and response (MDR) services, as well as governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.
Technical Proficiencies
In his professional roles, Stephen Crossley utilizes a range of advanced technologies and cybersecurity tools. He is familiar with platforms such as Elastic, Crowdstrike, Trellix, and Zscaler, and works with tools including ThreatQuotient, Netskope, and Cyber GRX. His expertise extends to IT modernization and zero trust security frameworks, as well as cloud security and enterprise transformation.
Career Timeline
Stephen Crossley's career spans multiple roles in the technology sector. He began as a Regional Account Executive at System Management Arts Inc from 1999 to 2000, followed by positions at Elron Software, FusionStorm, and Novacoast. He transitioned to Netsurion in 2018 and then to IOActive, Inc. in 2019. In 2023, he joined ECS as a Senior Account Manager, marking a significant step in his career trajectory.